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Passive with GET + PAST PARTICIPLES & ADJECTIVES 2          Name:_____________________
When "get" is used with an adjective, it has the same meaning as "become" or "grow."
If I wait in line for a long time, I get angry. In other words, I become angry or I grow angry
If I have nothing to do, I get sleepy. In other words, I become sleepy or I grow sleepy.

Match the correct phrase from column B to the sentence in column A
Column A
Column B
___A. When two people first meet, they...
___B. I don't feel very well. I think I'm...
___C. People who stay out in the sun too long...
___D. Some people drink too much beer at a party and they...
___E. When a movie isn't very interesting, people...
___F. Jack and Jill argued too often, so they...
___G. Some people who play the lotto...
___H. If a person has a problem, he or she might...
___I. People who commit a crime should...
___J. Two people who love each other very much...
___K. Look at my niece. She's growing up so fast. She's...
___L. At Christmas time, the stores...
___M. When it rains, all the flowers...
___N. My friend's hair is falling out. He's...
___O. After a shower, I use a towel to...
___P. Don't touch the trash! You'll...
___Q. Wow! Look at the time! It's...
___R. My cold is finally gone away. I...
___S. I've been running for half an hour. I'm really...
___T. Do what I say, or I'll...
___1. get acquainted
___2. get angry
___3. get arrested
___4. getting bald
___5. got better
___6. getting big
___7. get bored
___8. get crowded
___9. get dirty
___10. got divorced
___11. get drunk
___12. get dry
___13. get lucky
___14. getting late
___15. get married
___16. getting sick
___17. get sunburned
___18. getting sweaty
___19. get watered
___20. get worried
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